The Preston City Council held a special meeting, via Go To Meeting, on May 26. A third amendment to the option agreement with the state of Minnesota was approved unanimously for the property that could be the future location of a veterans home. The option agreement was to expire on May 31. A regular Preston City Council meeting will be held on June 1. However, the state did … [Read more...]
Essay winners explain what makes America great
Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions were recently sponsored by theVFW Post and Auxilliary of Preston, Minn. The following essays were chosen for first and second place, with winners each receiving a plaque, certificate and cash award for their effort. - Voice of Democracy - What makes America great Oliver Hoelztle, 1st Place In general terms, the United … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County A look back at The Preston Methodist Episcopal Church
By Dianne Ruud Continuing on, at least 60 years ago, as my siblings and I made our way to school from the south hill neighborhood, we passed by the old Preston Episcopal Methodist Church. It stood on the corner right across from the Preston Library. I wish the photo was in color as those stained glass windows must have been gorgeous! Sometimes we walked closer and looked up at … [Read more...]
Preston designated as TelecommuterForward city
The Preston City Council, during their May 18 meeting, unanimously supported the Economic Development Authority (EDA) recommendation for Preston to become a Minnesota city with a TelecommuterForward! Community Certification. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained that the EDA will coordinate with telecommuting stakeholders, including broadband providers, realtors, economic … [Read more...]
Catherine Hogue
Catherine (Johnson) Hogue, age 61, of Plant City, Fla., passed away April 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born August 4, 1958, in Preston, Minn., daughter of Jerry and Evelyn Johnson. Cathy was a proud “mamma,” mom and wife. She enjoyed working in her yard, shopping for sales and spending every moment with her family. Survivors include her husband Steve … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 5:00pm to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Fred O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor, owner of the subject property at 212 Main Street Southwest, is proposing to build … [Read more...]
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice
Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston Public Hearing Notice The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 5:00pm to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Julie Sogla on behalf of DS Investments. DS Investments, owner of the subject property at 144 Main Street … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County Fillmore County Courthouse and courthouse square
By Dianne Ruud Nothing makes me more pleased than to be able to tell you that I have been hired by Jason Sethre to continue writing the column I wrote for the Fillmore County News Leader, the newspaper he recently purchased from David Phillips. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Fillmore County Journal team! Only one small change - the title of my new column once known as … [Read more...]
Bruce Aberg
Bruce Alan Aberg, age 62, of Preston, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Fillmore Place in Preston, Minn. Bruce was born February 26, 1958, in La Crosse, Wis., to Virgil and Kathryn (Anderson) Aberg. As a young boy, growing up on the farm, he enjoyed playing, watching the pigs, pulling loose fur from his Norwegian Elkhound, and hopping on the motorcycle … [Read more...]
Monica Rita Young
Monica Rita Young, of Copperas Cove, Tex., died on Friday, May 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Monica was born on December 3, 1938, to parents Raymond and Helen O’Connor. Monica was graduated from Preston High School in Preston, Minn. After graduation, she worked for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Preston, Minn., prior to being transferred to Ft. Worth, … [Read more...]